Shoplifting can carry a wide range of criminal penalties, including fines, probation, jail time and even driver’s license suspension. Most shoplifting crimes are various degrees of misdemeanors. The level of charge is dependent largely on the value of the merchandise...
Cyberbullying is a very real concern that affects the health and safety of every young person on the internet. The mistreatment and harassment of others in chat rooms, through private messaging and on social media platforms is now a major public health concern, and,...
Someone died violently and police believe that you killed him or her. When police arrested you, they told you that you face charges of either murder or manslaughter. Your fear of not knowing what happens next increases dramatically due to not understanding what you...
With the new election results, many changes are coming nationwide. Not only is the country getting a new president, but several states passed legislation to allow the recreational usage of marijuana, and several approved or loosened restrictions on medical marijuana,...
The driver is always required to stop either at the scene of the accident or, if that is not safe, as close as safely possible. If the accident results in bodily or property damage each driver is required to provide the other drivers with their name, address, and the...
As technology grows and develops so does our system for maintaining accountability and finding the truth. With cell phone camera and video advancement, every citizen can take, capture, and publish pictures, videos, and their opinions. This has recently incited...
As marijuana is legalized in more and more states, Florida residents may wonder what methods law enforcement officers will use to determine if drivers are impaired by the drug. Currently, six states have marijuana tests for drivers, but, according to a study by AAA,...
It is commonly known that driving a car while under the influence of drugs and alcohol is illegal and dangerous. What about operating other types of vehicles while under the influence of drugs or alcohol? It is commonly thought that riding your bike home from a night...
Florida residents are likely familiar with cases involving innocent individuals who were freed from prison after spending years behind bars. These wrongly-convicted individuals are usually exonerated when new evidence emerges or witnesses change their stories, but...
If you are pulled over for a traffic stop you have nothing to fear, in fact it is the police officer that may be fearful because they never know what situation they are walking into. A police officer may pull you over for any traffic violation, no matter how minor. If...